Reminder, the Boy Scouts from Troop 1 are hauling away Christmas Trees tomorrow morning (Saturday, January 7th). It’s a one time deal – so if you plan to take advantage, act quick. Read the full article → from Reminder: Contact scouts by 8pm tonight and drag your tree outside by 9am on Saturday
Last month, the Historical Commission presented a draft bylaw for Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings to the Planning Board for discussion. Members reassured concerned owners of historical buildings that this doesn’t place new restrictions on their properties. Instead, it opens up new possibilities. Read the full article → from Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings Bylaw hearing – Monday night
Another organization has announced that scholarships are available to Southborough residents. Read the full article → from Scholarships through GWCF – apply by March 6
It’s time once again to start thinking about the Southborough Rotary Club Talent Show, a fun annual event that features students in grades 5 and up performing acts of all types, from singing and dancing to juggling and martial arts. Read the full article → from Got talent? Audition for the 17th Annual Rotary Talent Show
Southborough residents have been making making news again. Here are a few stories worth sharing. Read the full article → from Resident Roundup: Helping the impoverished, winning national jazz award, and Red Sox memories
The Planning Board has hired a new Town Planner. Karina G. Quinn of Upton accepted the position. Read the full article → from New Southborough Town Planner to start this month
Next week, the Northborough-Southborough School District is holding the another presentation in this year’s Speaker Series for parents. Read the full article → from Learn how to Use Biological and Psychological Principles to Help Children Strive for Success – January 12
The Town is preparing to make its case to voters on the St. Mark’s Golf Course land deal and building a new public safety complex. I had planned to wait on an update until after selectmen meet tonight. But there’s too much information to hold back. Read the full article → from Public Safety Building & Golf Course: Public tour, forums and meetings; Warrant article to consider other sites; and potential Special Town Meeting
Three Southborough based businesses made news recently – one of them twice. Read the full article → from Southborough business roundup: Company fighting hostile takeover, Best in Biz award, and $21K grant
As in year’s past, Boy Scout Troop 1 will remove your Christmas tree for a small fee. Read the full article → from Reminder: Christmas Tree pickup – January 7th
Next Monday evening, Knights of Columbus Southborough is holding its annual Free Throw Competition for 9-14 year old boys and girls. Read the full article → from Free Throw contest for kids – January 9
Here’s what’s on tap this week in high school sports. Read the full article → from This week in sports
A list of board and committee meetings for the week with my selected highlights from the agendas. Read the full article → from The week in government: BOS on Decorum and Golf Course Committee getting input, walking site
The Town Clerk is encouraging residents who want to stay informed about the Town’s plans related to the St. Mark’s Golf Coures and a new public safety building to sign up for E-alerts. Read the full article → from Keep on top of Government news and meetings (e.g., the Golf Course and Public Safety Building)